Overview

Now in its second edition, Understanding Tourism: Concepts and theories 2nd edn (formerly Tourism Theories: Concepts and models) has been fully revised and updated to reflect current thinking and include new case studies and material on: • International tourism and the political economy of tourism • The quest for sustainability and the net zero imperative • How tourists consume a destination • Crisis and resilience in a COVID-adapted world It is a comprehensive and cohesive text that develops a series of key ideas that deepens understanding and encourages critical thinking. Divided into six parts, and using user friendly language and case studies to contextualise, it takes the reader through the important key theories, models and concepts of tourism, ensuring clear understanding and the ability for critical thinking. Additional resources consist of web links, online videos and teaching reference materials. These can be found at www.goodfellowpublishers.com/TTCM from Academy fellows and other academic links explaining the ideas in the book. A must-have text for tourism and hospitality studies both at years 2/3 undergraduate and post graduate levels.

Full Product Details

Author:   Professor Bob McKercher (Professor of Tourism in the School of Business, University of Queensland, Australia) ,  Professor Bruce Prideaux (Emeritus Professor, Central Queensland University, Australia)
Publisher:   Goodfellow Publishers Limited
Imprint:   Goodfellow Publishers Limited
Edition:   A revised and updated edition of the previously titled 'Tourism Theories, Concepts and Models'
ISBN:  

9781915097675

ISBN 10:   1915097673
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 March 2024
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Setting the stage: Ch 1 - Theories, concepts and models; Ch 2 - Defining tourism; Ch 3 - The structure of tourism; Part 2 – How tourism works: Ch 4 – Attractions; Ch 5 – Access; Ch 6 - Politics of tourism; Ch 7 -Supply and Demand; Part 3 Evolution of tourism: Ch 8 - Lifecycle models; Ch 9 - Tourism as a complex system; Part 4 The Tourist: Ch 10 How tourists consume a destination; Ch 11 – Motivation; Ch 12 – Tourist behaviour; Ch 13 - Tourism and the individual; Ch 14 - Tourism as a socially selective activity; Part 5 - Planning Models: Ch 15 - Destination planning; Ch 16 – Scenarios; Part 6 – Current Issues: Ch 17 - Sustainability and climate change; Ch 18 - Social issues and over tourism; Ch 19 Crisis and Resilience in a COVID-adapted world; Ch 20 - Crisis management; Index

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions